US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Carp Creek

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of US-41/M-28 · Structure no. 000000000006621

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Carp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeshore Drive over Carp Creek in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,160 by 2012. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesCarp Creek
Location0.1 MI N of US-41/M-28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.49891, -87.68317
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (1993)
Projected traffic7,160 by 2012
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Drive over Carp Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Carp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Carp Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Carp Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Carp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.